Gliding Craze Sweeps Europe and Beyond
The article describes a rising gliding craze sparked by German experiments in motorless flight. It explains gliders use air waves, rudders, and control surfaces, relying on pilot skill and aerial balance. Germans studied birds to chart flight curves, noting air currents instinctively sensed by birds and mirrored via skin sensitivity.
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London
America
George
Herr Hentzen
Germany
Reading the public tariff debate and a London museum show
The piece critiques President Harding for vetoing the tariff bill and compares its costs to the bonus measure, arguing the tariff raises living costs for Americans and benefits a small number of trusts. It also notes London’s building height, early moving picture experiments, a glass stomach device, and a museum exhibit on cinema history.
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Wilf Day
Army Cadet Commissions Issued at State University
Adjutant General Keil issued commissions for several cadet officers at the State University per Charles M. Snelling. Names include C. B. Nisbet as adjutant and first lieutenant, J. T. Dunlap as captain of Company B, J. J. Gibson as first lieutenant of Company B, R. A. Ridley as second lieutenant of Company A, and R. M. Butler as second lieutenant of Company B. Local social notes follow with Miss Gracie McClelland hosting a German for her pupils and other visits. A hawk captured an English sparrow near the Banner office as pedestrians passed on Jackson Street.
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Banner Files
Atlanta
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J.T. Dunlap
J. J. Gibson
R. A. Ridley
Heutenant
R. M. Butler
Banner Office
Jackson Street
Athens urged to hold national fair and White Way project
Clarke county and Northeast Georgia face urgent need for an agricultural and industrial fair to revive confidence amid boll weevil threats. Athens advocates Hugh White's plan for a Fall Fair and Made at Home Exposition to boost commerce, education, and social life, noting circuses and a White Way could drive growth and community support.
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Clarke County
Georgia
Athens
Hugh White
White Way
Atlanta
Town Loyalty Shapes Loyal Merchants and Athans
A fragment notes town loyalty as decisive in campaigns, claiming merchants and Athans display greater fidelity to their own towns. when enlisted, success is assured.
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Wilkes County tabloid notes from near towns
In the past 15 days Washings new slaughtering house handled 64 carcases. Funeral of Mr. T. W. Johnson, Washington’s first citizen, held at Baptist church. Gallery crowds overflowed the church. A wash-pot still and two negames were captured on the old Caton place. Boy Scouts conducted a tree census in Washington. Athens Scouts urged to do likewise. Loredo bean variety touted as promising in Wilkes. East Georgia fair includes a live stock show on November 8-9. Annie W. Aycock, 70, dies in Danburg. Tom Bell mule killed during a negro row in Tignall. six arrested after shooting. J. T. Goodwin dies near Delhi. Harlem house shot into. two children sleeping inside. Senator T. Watson credited with rural free delivery. Barrow county judge Russell extending winners a big thera for May or Winder shaping politics. R. J. Pentecost critically ill. mothers invited to pin their tireh. Letter received asking for quotations on their— text truncated.
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J.T. Goodwin
Delhi
Harlem
H. L. Turner
W. Scott
T. Watson
Morgan County Fair Opens Amid Harvest Plans and Growth
The Morgan county fair will open October 2 with Miller Bros. carnival on opening night. Four Morgan county farms have sold in ten days, including Mrs. J. M. Webb of Maxeys. A cottage near Madison burned Saturday night, suspected incendiary. $2000 insurance covered the house. The Georgia White Leghorn Farm at Madison added a 10,000 egg incubator. the farm now has 1,000 breeding hens. Hog raising gains interest as Madison’s Junior Chamber and Kiwanis club activate. Plans include planting 100,000 peach trees in November and a Georgia editors gathering in December with swing growers from across the state in February about pure bred hogs. Business uptick noted. more dairies expected next year.
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Man Aged 62 Admits Killing in 1878 in North Carolina
LT. Augustine Fra Joe B. Kemp, aged 62, was arrested in Red Springs North Carolina for the 1878 shooting death of Daniel McNeill. Kemp told a newspaper rep he acted in self defense after McNeill threatened him with an axe during a quarrel. He had fled to Florida and later Bt. Augustine. He claims McNeill’s brother will testify to the act. Kemp was indicted for first degree murder and arrested Wednesday.
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Greeks Coup Abdication Sparks Greek Greek Co operation Speculation
London reports say Constantine I’s abdication could renew cooperation between Lloyd George and Venizelos, signaling a shift in British policy toward Turkey. Observers foresee a new phase in the eastern crisis as Venizelos tests gains for a greater Greece while Constantine’s removal unsettles the Greek army leadership and raises fears of conflict with the Turks. Venizelos remains reserved, offering no clear pledge to resume office.
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Venizelos says he wishes to be considered dead
Paris report quotes Eleftherios Venizelos telling a Deauville correspondent that he wishes to be considered dead if he cannot participate in Greece’s new government. The remark follows a wave of telegrams from about 45 other correspondents seeking details.
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Peterson's Ointment Ad Promises Quick Healing
An advertisement touts Peterson's ointment as a mighty healer for old sores ulcers piles sore feet and chafing. It claims universal relief for skin ailments and seals the product as reliable. Prices listed 35c 1.00 2.50 and 5.00.
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Mrs Dora Morgarr Of Winder Dies At Athens Hospital
Mrs Dora Morgan aged 39 of Winder died at a local hospital Thursday at 5 a m after a long illness. Funeral services will be held Friday at 3 p m from Wesleyan Methodist Church in Winder, with Rev F M Graham and wife officiating. interment Rose Hill cemetery. Bernstein Bros funeral directors. She was wife of Rev T J Morgan. Survived by two brothers J I Burson of Statham and Luther Burson of Oklahoma. three sisters Mrs Mattie House of Winder, Mrs Missouri Henry of Statham, Mrs Leila Harris of Statham. half sister Mrs Jane Robertson of Atlanta.
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Statham
Luther Burson
Oklahoma
Mattie House
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Leila Harris
Jane Robertson
Atlanta
Revival Held By Evangelist Gmith Will eon In Savannah
Evangelist Gmith Will eon opens a week long revival in Savannah with services at a park tent. The event, under the auspices of the Ministerial Union of Savannah, is set to feature nightly preaching starting Monday and airing on Thursday night.
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